N.Y. Today: Turning New York’s Stately Public Library Into a Place ‘to Hang Out In’

Behind the stone lions on Fifth Avenue, the New York Public Library's imposing Fifth Avenue branc.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story July 9, 2023 Earl Wilson/The New York Times Turning New York's Stately Public Library Into a Place 'to Hang Out In' Behind the stone lions on Fifth Avenue, the New York Public Library's imposing Fifth Avenue branch has added a new visitor center and an expanded gift shop and cafe. By Winnie Hu Gunman on a Scooter Kills 1 and Wounds 3 in Queens and Brooklyn, Police Say The random attacks, which unfolded over two hours, prompted a sprawling search for the suspect, who was arrested on Saturday afternoon, the police said. By Eduardo Medina and Lauren McCarthy A Summer Basketball Refuge Thrives in the Bronx's Largest Housing Complex Basketball gave Rasheem Jenkins "an escape from the reality of the projects." Now he runs a summer league in the Bronx development where he grew up. By Bernard Mokam and Gabriela Bhaskar How a Taxidermist Spends Sundays For Divya Anantharaman, who runs a taxidermy business in Brooklyn, regular manicures are part of the job. By Arielle Domb BIG CITY For Yusef Salaam, a Landslide Just Might Be the Best Revenge After his wrongful conviction as one of the Central Park Five was overturned, Mr. Salaam found it hard to rebuild his life. Now he stands to take office next year. By Ginia Bellafante METROPOLITAN DIARY 'I Watched as a Car Careened Down the Bridge Toward My Booth' Graveyard shift on the Marine Parkway Bridge, taking a chance, and more reader tales of New York City in this week's Metropolitan Diary. Want more news? Check out our full coverage. The Mini Crossword: Here is today's puzzle. New York Today is published weekdays around 6 a.m. You can also find it at nytoday.com. Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for New York Today from The New York Times. To stop receiving New York Today, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018